ZIP code 54923, covering Berlin, WI, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2022.
Berlin has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
Berlin has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Berlin was Flood on Jun 11, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (May 12, 2000), causing $10.4M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1956 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 54923 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Berlin, WI, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.2M in property damage.
Yes, Berlin (ZIP 54923) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
Berlin has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 54923 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 11, 2004. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.3M in property damage in the Berlin, WI area (ZIP 54923). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →